The Japanese Festival at the Botanical Garden
- When: Monday, September 7, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
- Cost: $20 adults, $10 kids aged 3-12, under 3 free
Experience the thunderous pounding rhythms of the taiko drums, thrilling samurai sword performances, and more at this three-day cultural adventure right here at the Garden.
For more than 40 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden has produced the annual Japanese Festival in conjunction with the Japanese Activities Committee, a coalition of several Japanese-American organizations that provide art, dance, food, and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.
Japanese Festival is a rain-or-shine event. Festival admission is required for Garden entry September 5–7. Tram tours, Café Flora brunch, and Saturday morning walking hours will not take place Labor Day weekend.
September 5–6 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.)
September 7 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
- Website: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
- Category: Family Fun
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